This paper presents a list of macroscopic characteristics for recognizing pieces resulting from bipolar knapping. I performed specific experiments in fine-grained flint and in quartz. I describe the main characteristics of bipolar knapping in a qualitative manner and discuss the usefulness and limitations of this qualitative methodology for these two types of rocks.
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